Sewing Machine Needles---An Illustrated Guide to the many Types of Sewing Machine Needles

The 'ALL' about Sewing Machine needles!

A few years ago one of my students asked "How important can it really be to know what needle to use in the sewing machine? Aren't they all basically the same?"

I had a hard time convincing him that using the proper needle can make an enormous
difference in both the qualityof your finished sewing project and also in the quality of your time
spent sewing. There is nothing more frustrating then having to
re-thread continually because the needle cuts, frays or shears the thread, breaks on stitch impact, or
damages the cloth being sewn. Well, all of
these can be avoided by using the right type and size needle in the sewing machine.

A sewing machine needle should be selected to suit the thread being used to sew what cloth. With other words fine fabrics need to be sewn with fine needles and a fine thread (silk needs a fine silk thread along with a fine size 60/8 silk sewing machine needle) and heavier fabrics with heavy thread and heavier sewing machine needles (canvas needs a heavy upholstery thread and possibly a size 120/20 thick universal type needle)

***Important***

Remember to replace the needle:

when it becomes dull (hitting a pin can dull the point of the needle)

when it becomes even slightly bent (hitting 'too' many layers of fabric with the wrong sized needle can bend a needle)

when the tip or point of the needle gets a nick or a snag (again easy to do if the needle was not the right size for the fabric being sewn)

after every eight hours of running the machine, sewing needle companies suggest that a needle when used properly, without running into any 'non-desirables' in a machine has about 8 hours of life in it's tip. (that might sound like a short time but if you consider the friction and the many miles/kilometers a needle travels by going through fabric up and down at an average setting of 10 -12 stitches per inch or 4 - 5stitches per centimeter approximately... that is quite a bit of time)

it's a good rule of thumb to change the needle after the completion of two garments

Body parts of the sewing machine needle!

Unlike the simplicity of a hand sewing needle the machine needle has more 'parts' to it. The sewing machine needles function is to carry the top thread through the fabric down into the underparts of the machine where the top thread loops over the bottom/bobbin thread and then bring the top thread up to the top again which forms a stitch.

The part that we, the sewers, have to be most concerned with is the point of the needle the rest of the parts are really just the build of the needle that make it function within the machine. The different parts of the needle are sections of sewing theory that everyone should read though once mainly for part-name identification.

The Point: The point of the needle is the very tip. Depending on the type of needle, the tip of the needle changes not only in size and shape but also in its sharpness. For example: the sharp tip, ballpoint tip, wedge tip etc (more on these later)

The Eye: The eye of the needle is where the top thread passes through in order to complete the
top of the stitch. The eye of the needle changes in size depending mainly on the size and the type of the needle. For example: size 9 microfiber needle, size 16 denim sewing needle etc. (more on these later)

The Shank: At the opposite end of the point of the needle you have the shank. This is the part of the needle that
goes up into the shaft of your machine. For domestic sewing machines the shank is flat on one side and is
rounded on the other. This helps to position the needle in correctly. On straight stitch only
machines (older styles) the flat part of the needle went to the side of the machine shaft. On the more modern ones the flat side always
fits in towards the back of the machine. This helps tell if you're putting the needle in correctly. For industrial types of sewing machines the needle shank is totally round and must be inserted into the machine shaft just so to make the machine sew right. Also the size of the needle is usually etched
into the shank.

The Shaft: The shaft of the needle is also called
the blade of the needle is the part between
the base of the shank and the point of the needle. The shaft of the needle is is the section of that really determines the size of the needle and is the part that goes up and down through the cloth with each stroke of the machine.

The Groove: The groove of the needle is located on the side of the shaft or blade of the needle and starts right at the base of the shank and runs to the eye
of the needle. The thread sits along this indentation.

The Scarf: On the opposite side of the groove is the scarf of the needle. This is the
shorter indentation on the shaft or blade of the needle. This indent allows the
bobbin-case hook to connect with the top thread which then forms a stitch.

Needle Sizes

The range for sewing machine needles (for domestic sewing machines) is from the very fine 60/8 to a heavy duty needle 120/20.

Needle companies use the two number measuring system. For example 80/12: the first number '80' relates to the
metric system that is used in Europe, Canada etc. It defines the needle shaft diameter just
above the scarf/short groove measured to the hundredth of a millimeter. The second number '12' relates to the
U.S numbering system and again gives the thickness or diameter of the needle down to the fraction of accuracy. With other words the 80 is European/Canadian sizing and the 12 is American.

Unlike a lot of different measures being used worldwide there is logic to this
numbering system: the smaller the number, the smaller the needle size. For a lightweight fabric such as silk, rayon, batiste etc choose a 60/8, for medium weight
fabrics such as chambray, sheeting, gingham, quilting cotton etc a 75/11- 80/12 - 90/14 will do just right, and for the heavier weight fabrics like canvas, denim, upholstery, etc use a
100/16, 110/18 or 120/20. (Caution: the 120/20 sized needle will not work in all domestic machines (especially the featherweight ones) and should be tried with care as it is thick enough to do some major damage to the 'under-works')

***Remember***

The size of each individual needle is engraved on the rounded side of the needle shaft. (a magnifying glass can help to read the size on a needle once it's been removed from it's packaging)

Needle types!

TIP: the following chart of needle types is just a guideline and as always I point to my favorite saying... every job has it's tool... and yes it is possible to use other than the described sewing machine needles but (there is that little word as always) BUT (in my opinion) if you're doing a job you might as well do it right and the easiest way possible. Seriously, you're investing money into the fabric, all the necessary notions and most of all your precious time why cheap out on a packet of specialty needles just right for your fabric.

For example: a size 16 sharp/universal needle will work fine on heavy
denim, but if you were to try the size 16 needle made specifically for jeans you will notice a significant difference.

Here are the categories of needle types, most of these come in all the different sizes from very fine to very thick.

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Sharps or Universal needle:
as their name describes, have a very sharp point so that they can
penetrate the fiber of the cloth being sewn and an elongated scarf
which lets the needle and the bobbin hook work together perfectly.
These are most commonly available from sizes 75/11 to 110/18 and are
the needles that are the safest to use for regular/ everyday sewing on most
fabrics.

Ball Points: again as their name describe, these
needles have a rounded point or tip. These are made so that rather than
pierce the fibers of the fabric easily slip in between the threads of
the cloth being sewn. These are the needles used with specialty
fabrics such as knits, mesh fabrics, interlock knits and other fabrics
that tend to run if snagged. (most fabrics with lycra and or spandex sew better with a stretch needle)

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Denim Needle: this needle has a strong shaft, is
made with an acute point, and an eye that can accommodate heavier
thread. Perfect to use when sewing tough, heavyweight fabrics such as
denim, canvas and ducking. The stronger shaft is needed as dense and
thick fabrics can cause the regular shaft needle to bend and cause
damage inside the machine and/or cause crooked or skipped stitches.

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Wedge Points or Leather needles: these needles are
made with a very sharp knife-like tip or point that will cut slits
instead of round holes. These needles are used for sewing leather and
vinyl. (also helpful when thick or heavy canvas needs to be mended with
a not too strong domestic sewing machine)

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Metallic or Embroidery needles: these needles are a
more recent addition to the domestic sewing machine needle family and
have been created especially for metallic threads. To allow the
metallic threads to flow smoothly through the needle, the eye is larger
and shaped wider and has a special scarf (groove above the eye) thus
causing less friction.This protects the threads from shredding or
breaking. Used mainly with decorative metallic, rayon and acrylic
threads.

Quilting Needles:
these needles have tapered
points which were designed to stitch through many layers of fabric.
These needles can slip in-between the fabric warps so as not to cause
pulls or damage sensitive, expensive quilting fabrics, even when the
quilting pattern calls for very narrow strips or points of fabric.
These will easily stitch across intersecting seams and prevent skipped
stitches when continuously sewing over different thicknesses (from the
thicker multi layers to the thin just two thicknesses)

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Top-stitching Needles: have extra-large eyes and deeper grooves which will accommodate the heavier top-stitching
thread such as buttonhole twist or when using double thread through the needle for more showy or pronounced stitching.

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Twin and Triple Needles: these are combo needles, the
single shank is fitted with a crossbar that can accommodate two or
three needle tips (shafts and points). These are used to create
perfectly parallel, multiple rows of top-stitching in one pass, for pin-tucking and decorative stitching. These
come with a variety of spacing between the needle tips which range from
1/8th"--3mm, 1/4"--5mm to 3/8th"-8mm apart and are available in denim,
stretch or embroidery type and size needle tips. Remember that these
needles can only be used in machines with an oblong throat-plate
opening (found on zig zag machines) and where the needle is threaded
from front to back. The two or three top threads are fed in together
around the tension knob from the top and separated into the eyes of the
needle tips, but only a single bobbin thread is used. Great as a deco
stitch.

***Remember ***

Tip #1: the finer the fabric the more closely spaced
the needle tips should be.

Tip
#2: these needles are quite costly so remember to have your machine
setting on straight stitches only. (these will not work with a zig zag
stitch, as a matter of fact one tip will break off on the zig side and
then the other on the zag side)

Tip#3: you can't sew around corner with these needles, you will need to manually turn or feed the fabric through at corners.

Tip#4: sew slowly especially if sewing over multi layers of fabric and intersections of seams

Tip#5:
because only one bobbin thread is being used you can only use the twin,
triple... needles on right side of garment applications.

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Stretch Needles: have rounded tips and a specially shaped
shafts. These needles were designed to accommodate the elasticized
fabrics such as spandex, active-wear knits, five way stretch swimwear
or gymnastic knits, the newer combo stretch fabrics or when sewing through elastic.
With other words if it's stretchy try a stretch needle and 99% of the
time you will be pleasantly surprised of how much better the stitches
look and skipped stitches are a thing of the past. Good sewing
supply stores carry the twin or triple tipped needles also in stretch needle type. (very handy when shortening Tshirts etc)

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Micro Point Needles: these needles are also a newer
addition (well, 18-20 years or so) to the sewing machine needle family
and have come to be with the invention of microfiber fabrics. These are
built with sharper points and more slender shafts. Perfect to use with
the even weave of fine washer wool fabrics, wool and synthetic blends,
Terlenka, Tergal, Ultra-suede and other such synthetic microfibers etc.
Will also work well on polished cottons, as a matter of fact will
create nice even stitches on any fine but densely woven fabric.

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Wing Needles: also called Hemstitch needles. These
needles have wings or fins on two sides of their shafts which will cut
long slits rather than round holes into tightly woven fabrics etc. It
is used for decorative hemstitching and heirloom embroidery techniques
such as eyelet etc. Wing needles are more commonly used in embroidery
machines rather than the domestic machine. Wing needles are not only
available as singles but also as twins where the one needle tip is
winged and the other a standard on a single crossbar similar to the
twin needles.

Self-threading Needles: as the name describes, these needles come with slotted eyes. Perfect for the sewers with limited dexterity and/or vision.

The trick with these needles is to sew slowly so that it will not 'unthread'.

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Spring needle: was created especially for free-motion sewing with dropped feeder dogs. This needle has a built on wire spring on the shaft just above the eye. This is to prevent the fabric from riding up onto the needle as there is no presser foot and feeder dog contact. The spring compresses when the needle goes down and then when expanding pushes the fabrics down. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of free-motion type of sewing and can get frustrating if the fabric keeps hanging on the needle. This is when you realize that specialty needles such as the spring needle are an important sewing tool.

Without going into the deepest nitty gritty of the functions of your sewing machine however, it might be important to mention that even though the needle seems a very small part of the machine, a lot can ride on the needle. The tension of your machine for one... well better said, several factors affect the tension of the machine and using the right needle for the fabric with the right thread is just one of them.

Let me back track a little. Most of us know the basics of what the perfect stitch should look like.... the top thread should show none of the loops that 'wrap' around the bobbin thread on the underside side, nor should the bottom thread show in between the stitches of the top thread etc. (TIP: always test your stitch tension with two colored thread... much easier to see if there are problems) This is definitely easier to say than to achieve consistently as there are so many variables-- different density of fabric, different thickness of fabric, different amount of layers etc.

More reasons why its important to use the right needle for the fabric with the right thread:

a dull needle may not be picking up the bobbin thread exactly the way it should. Why? you ask ... a worn off (dull) needle is that fraction of a hair thickness shorter than it needs to be, which then results in the bobbin thread and top thread not meeting, resulting in skipped stitches.

remember to use the smallest size needle you can use for your fabric. A too heavy needle will make larger holes than necessary and will damage fine fabric.

if the eye of the needle compared to the thread being used is too big the machine will have no control over it and the thread will slide up and down. It will seem as if the timing is off and again result in skipped stitches.

if the eye of the needle compared to the thread being used is too small the friction on the thread will make it fray and break

sewing too fast can also have a bad effect on the quality of the stitches. It all comes down to how the needle can loop the top thread and bobbin thread to form the stitches.

Last Words!!!

There are over 3000 types and styles of different sewing machine needles, all made with a specific chore or application in mind. The previous list is just the tip of the 'iceberg'. Over the many years that I've been teaching sewing I kept telling my students that they should slow by slow build up a good supply of the different specialty needles to have on hand whenever they are sewing. This is easier to do if you remember to buy a packet of needles every time you buy fabric for that new outfit.

TIP: Invest in a pincushion or make yourself one that is just for sewing machine needles. With a permanent marker divide it into 10-12 sections and name them. Believe me you might think that you will remember which needle is which, but after a while... Mark the top row U12, U14, U16, etc. for universal needle size12,14,16 and.... The next row W14, W16 etc or L14 L16 for wedge tip or leather needles etc. D14, D18.... for Denim size14, Denim size18 and so forth.... When you replace the needle with a different type poke your size U12 or... into its right spot and next time when you need it, it will be right there at your finger tip. Saves a lot of hunting and also makes it easier to remember which needle is new and which has been used already.

TIP: every sewing machine manufacturer will tell you to use the name brand of needle that the machine came
with originally. Although the measurements for needles are universal
some might just be a smallest bit too short or too long... this is a true story but I have only come across it once... Years ago after my Mom passed away I added her machine (a
Singer) to my tailor shop 'fleet', set it up to only make buttonholes (it made
the most fabulous ones ever...) After breaking at least a dozen needles
I was ready to give up on the machine until my
'sewing-machine-fixer-dude' pointed out to me that the needles I was
using (Organ) were half a fraction of a hair thickness longer than the Singer needles. Looking at the two needles they had looked identical. The
minute the machine got Singer needles it never caused me another moment
of grief.

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Farooq Maqbool Sandhu

3 months agofrom Lahore Pakistan

wow great piece of informations

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Zsuzsy Bee

13 months agofrom Ontario/Canada

Thank you, Judy, for reading and commenting. Glad you found the information helpful.

regards Zsuzsy

The Heart of Judy

13 months ago

I loved your very informative article! I have yet to try my sewing machine. I now will do the basic things before I attempt it. Thank you, as I have learned so very very much from you! Judy.

Alyx Geiger

23 months ago

Absolutely the best article I have read regarding "needle sense" and use. I will be referring to this often in my efforts to assist those wanting to learn to sew. Thank you for giving me this resource. I am self taught sewing since the 60's and have never seen it put to completely and so concisely. My kiddo's will benefit greatly from your instruction. (BTW my goldie's nick name is zu zu bee - makes life sweet.)

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Zsuzsy Bee

3 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Thanks for taking a look and for commenting sparkleyfinger . Most people don't realize that a new needle will make a big difference .

regards

Zsuzsy

Lynsey Harte

3 years agofrom Glasgow

This hub is perfect!!! I did not know you had to change the needle on your machine- that shows just how much of a novice I am! Im definitely pinning this for future use! Thanks :)

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Zsuzsy Bee

3 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Thank you Lia for reading and commenting. I you got a little help from this hub I'm glad.

kindest regards Zsuzsy

Lia

3 years ago

Great article. I couldn't stop reading and read a few of her links as well. :) Thank you for all the great information. (I'm just learning to sew, so this information is extremely appreciated)

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Zsuzsy Bee

5 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Ruth Mackechnie, if this hub helped you then it was well worth the time it took to put it together.

Thank you for reading and commenting

regards Zsuzsy

Ruth Mackechnie

5 years agofrom Lincoln, Maine

Wow! I am fairly new to sewing and until I broke a needle and had to figure out what to buy I was un aware of all the different kinds. I had no idea that i should have been using different sizes for different things. I have been looking for some one to explanne it with out confusing me more, and you did it beautifuly! Thank you so much!

Barbara Bethard

6 years agofrom Tucson, Az

wow this is a fantastic account of sewing machine needles!! I enjoy my little brother machine but haven't seen or heard of half of these needles! the part of the twin needles was especially welcome,that came with my machine and Ive never used them,didn't have a clue how / and fixing a pincushion just for used needles is fantastic!! thank you so much! wish I could take your sewing class!

Glo L Bernadas

6 years agofrom Philippines

Thank you for valuable information and tips you shared in this article. I sew dresses for my children when they were young. I even learned to sew my own bags and slacks and still sew our own blankets, pillow cases and curtains if my time permits.

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Zsuzsy Bee

7 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

kschimmel, thank you for taking a look and for commenting. I always told my students to get into the habit of replacing the needle after every project. It's a small price to pay for a great sewing experience.

regards Zsuzsy

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Zsuzsy Bee

7 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Hiya Ginn, how are you? Glad you came by. It's amazing that such a small "tool" as a needle can make or break a sewing session. Thank you for taking a look and for commenting

regards Zsuzsy

Kimberly Schimmel

7 years agofrom North Carolina, USA

This is great information. Always take a few seconds to change needles when you start a new project. The right needle makes everything else easier, too.

Ginn Navarre

7 years ago

Yes indeed--as an avid machine quilter-"longarm & machine embroidery when I have a mishap I can bet it is time to change the needle, thanks for the reminder.

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Zsuzsy Bee

7 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Thank you GranmaLinda for taking a look and for commenting.

regards Zsuzsy

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Zsuzsy Bee

7 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Jango, thanks for taking a look and for commenting.

regards Zsuzsy

GrammaLinda

7 years ago

I enjoyed reading this hubpage. Needles are so important. Use the wrong one, and you get all kinds of skipped stitches in your garment!

Thanks1

jango

7 years ago

wow that's what i was looking for.

Thank u guys

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Zsuzsy Bee

7 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

jean2011, thank you for taking a look and for commenting.

If it helps you a little than it was worth the time writing the hub.

regards Zsuzsy

jean2011

7 years agofrom Canada

Very useful information for beginners like me. Thank you.

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Zsuzsy Bee

7 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Pollyannalana, thank you for reading and commenting.

Hope life is on an even keel for you

regards Zsuzsy

Pollyannalana

7 years agofrom US

What is an sBook?

I rarely sew anymore but the thing that helped me most was learning to have the tensions of the top and bottom threads the same. My mom had electric machines but she loved her treadle, can you believe it but then that has been long ago. Thanks for the memories though. Great hub.

Polly

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Zsuzsy Bee

7 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Sophie, thanks for taking a look and for commenting. I insisted on my girls learning how to sew but my elder daughter always hated it even though she could do it perfectly. Now that she has her own home and family she has come to terms with it and admitted that she actually likes creating things for her home now.

It's time to start teaching my granddaughters all the ins and outs of sewing.

regards Zsuzsy

regards Zsuzsy

sophie_allen

7 years agofrom Washington D.C. USA 20002

This is a very informative and helpful hub. I don't sew but now I know why my mother had a needle kit which for me all the needles looked the same, just differ in sizes. As a mother, I guess I better start to learn how to use my a sewing machine.

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Peter, thanks for taking a look and for commenting.

regards Zsuzsy

Peter Owen

8 years agofrom West Hempstead, NY

Makes a good research article. Sewing is becoming a lost art with the Boomers.

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Thank you for reading and commenting Edwin.

regards Zsuzsy

Edwin Chan

8 years agofrom New Zealand

My mom has been sewing for as long as I can remember. great hub. Very informative.

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Jamie, a Singer in an original cabinet? Wow you sure lucked out. Definitely worth getting a professional to look it over. Let me know how it works out for you.

regards Zsuzsy

Jamie Brock

8 years agofrom Texas

Yes! That is what I keep hearing about the old singers... I keep hearing they are the best and will sew just about anything. I think I will call around and see if there is a shop near that can help me get it into working order. I was given the machine and the beautiful cabinet it's in.. all original. I guess I lucked out!

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Jamie honestly I would much rather sew with an old singer than a new one, one with all the fancy fandangled computerized doodads that machines come with now. Mind you if I were you and you were given this Singer for free take it to a reputable sewing machine repair shop. Chances are that the machine hasn't had any 'tune-ups' oilings etc. done on it for years. There might be a little bit of surface rust on it's innards somewhere, inside the bobbin case. It most likely needs a bit of cleaning, a bit of oil and a new needle before it will run properly again.

Good luck

regards Zsuzsy

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Hiya Lilly, thanks for dropping in. I'm a firm believer that with the right 'add-ons' or tools a domestic sewing machine, even the feather-weight ones, can handle most every sewing chore. For example there is very little hope of most light weight sewing machines sewing through the seam intersection of a pair of heavy duty jeans. BUT with the help of the right needle in most cases it's do-able...

hope you're well

regards Zsuzsy

Jamie Brock

8 years agofrom Texas

Thank you for this..I don't sew very often but I have wondered which needles worked with what. I got an old 50's singer that I'm dying to use.. it was given to me free and they said it was in working order but I can't seem to get it sewing right. I keep reading such great stuff about the old singers. Great hub, thank you!

Lori J Latimer

8 years agofrom Central Oregon

Zsuzsy Bee! I learned so much from this. It is time to take sewing with a machine from an entirely different approach. Thank you for sharing these golden nuggets of sewing wisdom. Wow. Bookmarked and shared.

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

WildIris, how are you? Thanks for reading and for commenting. My very first full time job was working at a sewing factory called Fabulous Formals. They employed many, many sewers (this was in the days before everything was shipped to China). They also had two sewing machine mechanics working full time. Their job was at night after we were done sewing to clean the inside of the machines, check the tensions etc AND to replace the sewing machine needle. There were about a dozen 'veteran' sewers who drove their machines faster than the speed of light, their needles were changed also while they were on lunch. (Wow, did I hate working there) Mind you I learned a lot of short cuts there, however one of the most important lessons was to replace the needles often, especially if you're sewing continuously.

take care Zsuzsy

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Hiya Patty, always happy when you drop in. I'm almost positive that a sewing machine chewing fabric up like a chain saw is not right. I would say that that could take the whole fun out of sewing. It's always a good time for a fresh start but choose a fun not too hard project to begin again with. It's good if you enjoy yourself and see results fairly fast when starting over.

hope you're well

regards Zsuzsy

WildIris

8 years ago

Amazing! I think your needle Hubs would make a wonderful book too. You present the information in an easy to read format that makes it easy to find out about a specific type of needle or learn about needle sizing. Your tip about breaking needles is very true. I used a brand of machine needles I usually don't buy and just couldn't figure out why my machine wouldn't work. The machine kept jamming and skipping stitches. Changing the needle to the brand I always bought solved the problem

Patty Inglish MS

8 years agofrom USA. Member of Asgardia, the first space nation, since October 2016

This Hub would also make a wonderful sBook that would probably sell a million copies. I only knew a tiny bit of this needle information before I read your article. I'm moved to go get a sewing machine now.

My grandmother taught my father to use one machine needle, but several hand needles and my mother could not sew; but I remember haiving a sewing machine in junior high that chewed up material like a chain saw. That's not right at all is it? I'm ready for a fresh start. Thanks for the Hub!

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

PaperNotes,thank you for taking a look and for commenting.

regards Zsuzsy

PaperNotes

8 years ago

Wow, for all I know, all sewing machine needles are the same. Perhaps it is because I never learned to use the manual sewing machine that my grandmother had at home so I never took up on educating myself on needles. Yet now if I have the chance and the financial means, I surely would love to use the sewing machine to create crafts I am interested in. Thanks.

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Alekhouse, how are you? So great that you stopped in. Coffee, Tea? I've done two hubs about needles, hand sewing needles a couple of months ago and now machine needles. I have accumulated a loooong list of sewing trivia over the thirty some years at my tailor shop.

hope you had a great holiday season

regards Zsuzsy

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Zsuzsy Bee

8 years agofrom Ontario/Canada

Hiya drbj, I own the sewing machine needle niche??? How awesome is that, eh... don't worry about the plain old sewing needles they already have had their hub for a couple of months.

Always glad when you drop in for a visit.

Hope you're well

regards Zsuzsy

Nancy Hinchliff

8 years agofrom Essex Junction, Vermont

I would never have thought of writing an article about sewing needles. You did a great job. I used to do a lot of sewing so I could connect on a lot of different levels. Thanks for an interesting read.

drbj and sherry

8 years agofrom south Florida

Congrats, zb, you now own the sewing machine needle niche and you have done it up proud. We sewing machine needles salute you!

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